Dolphins WR DeVante Parker missed Monday's practice

Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker missed Monday’s practice because of a hand injury. He jammed his finger during Sunday’s practice, but he did not leave the field.

Parker has not had the best training camp as he has been invisible at times. However, Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said he isn’t worried about Parker’s chemistry with quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

“Those guys have been doing this for a minute together,” Gase said. “They didn’t have any problems in the spring. It’s just, sometimes, the ball goes other places dictated by coverage. DeVante’s the kind of guy you want man-to-man. You want him to be able to use his size and his body and box a guy out and go get the ball. You need to see press coverage to get that. We’ve had some opportunities.”

Parker’s injury history has been well documented as he has never played a full 16-game season in the NFL. Last year, Parker had an ankle injury kept him out for three games and lingered all year. He has also dealt with hamstring and foot issues during his three seasons with the Dolphins.

Despite the Dolphins picking up his fifth-year option during the offseason, 2018 is a critical season for Parker as the team could decide to rescind his $9.5 million option after the season. Parker’s play has been slightly above-average but certainly not worth a $9.5 million price tag.

For Parker to be on the Dolphins roster next year, he will need not only need to stay healthy, but be productive.

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